Regional Govt & Public Affairs Manager

Role

Regional Government & Public Affairs Manager

We are hiring for one of our prime clients seeking a Regional Government & Public Affairs Manager to lead state-level advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs strategy across the US South. This role monitors and influences legislation and regulations affecting the building materials industry, including cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, roofing, coatings, insulation, and construction materials supply chains.

• Lead state government affairs strategy, including legislative, regulatory, and political engagement
• Track and analyze state policies impacting building materials and construction markets
• Advocate with Governors’ offices, state legislatures, agencies, and key decision-makers
• Build and maintain relationships with DOT leadership, environmental/natural resource agencies, budget/economic development offices, attorneys general, and legislative staff
• Manage external lobbyists, consultants, and association relationships, ensuring scope, performance, and budget alignment
• Represent Amrize in trade associations, business coalitions, and policy organizations
• Support state-level stakeholder engagement, community strategy, and local issue response
• Serve as a resource for operations and commercial teams on political risk, permitting support, and government engagement
• Contribute to regional political engagement strategy, including PAC/political contributions in compliance with Amrize policies
• Ensure compliance with ethics, lobbying registration, and reporting requirements
• Demonstrate a commitment to health, safety, and environmental policies and promote a culture of safety

• Fields of Study Preferred: Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Law, Economics, or related field
• Experience:
  • 7–10+ years in state government affairs, public policy, legislative/executive branch roles, or comparable advocacy
  • Proven experience influencing legislation, regulation, or agency decisions
  • Experience managing lobbyists, consultants, and associations
• Preferred: Background in building materials, manufacturing, infrastructure, construction, or industrial sectors; familiarity with permitting, environmental policy, and state DOT funding
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Travel: Approximately 25% across the US South region
• Additional Requirements:
  • Strong political judgment, relationship-building, and cross-functional partnership skills
  • Ability to translate complex policy into actionable business plans
  • High accountability, strong organization, and independence
  • Adherence to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize-approved PPE

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax options
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• HSAs & FSAs for health and dependent care
• Vision and voluntary benefits/discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)